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Donegal Associations

Caratra Beach, Inishowen, County Donegal

Across the world, Donegal people have come together in their 'homes from home' and formed groups. A shared identity, background and cultural understanding allows members to create a link with their homeland. There are many Irish groups related to different activities or hobbies, indeed, there is an infrastructure across the world that represents our Country.

Donegal, nestled in the North-West corner of Ireland is represented around the world by the Donegal Associations. These associations have been set up to supprt and engage the Donegal Community.

Please contact us if you know of any other Donegal associations, groups or organisations.

The Donegal Diaspora Project is for Donegal and from Donegal - Make the Connection.

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There are many networks and organisations that have supported the lives of the Donegal diaspora in Philadelphia. For over 125 years the Philadelphia Donegal Association has been integral to the support and connection of people abroad.

The Donegal Association has over 75 years of uninterrupted history which saw the Association going through good and bad times. It all started on the 9th November 1935 when 20 people from Arranmore Island were travelling home from the potato fields of Scotland and 19 drowned. Only one, Paddy...

There are many networks and associations that have played a major role in the lives of the Donegal diaspora in New York and right accross the USA. However, for over a hundred years, the New York Donegal Association has been integral in the support and connection of our people abroad.